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29December

Walk-On Days at Wayne's World of Paintball

Wayne's World of Paintball will be open Saturdays and Sundays for Walk-On Paintball Games. Minimum age on the field - ...

Family Brunch at Bank Street

Looking for something to do with the family on a Sunday morning… come join us for our brunch that starts ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 120 E Fort King Street Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: No entry fee, menu prices, see website
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Learn to Skate at Skate A Way South

Learn to skate! There are several options to choose from concerning skating lessons: the Learn to Skate Class Program on ...

Afternoon Tea in the Paris Room at World Equestrian Center

An enchanting teatime awaits in the Paris Room at The Equestrian Hotel on the last Saturday and Sunday of every ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Paris Room within The Equestrian Center, 8510 Northwest 17th Lane, Ocala, FL 34482
  • Cost: $70 per person for adults/$33 ages 6-12/5 and under free
  • Website: www.showclix.com
  • Category: Other

Easy Street Fun Center Holiday Fun

Easy Street is Ocala's number one stop for Family Friendly fun for All Ages! From New Arcade Games, to the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2727 SW 27th Ave Ocala, FL
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mistletoe and Goats at De Novo Farms Christmas

Goat parties now open Saturdays and Sundays! Times available are from 12-2 and 3-5. Minimum group is 5, $20 per person, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: De Novo Farms, 13120 NW 25th Court, Citra FL 32113
  • Cost: See Website for Details
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Skate at Skate A Way South

Public skate, open to all!

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $9 includes skates
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Winter Polo at Florida Horse Park

Matches are family friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome on leash. Don't worry if you don't know anything about horses or ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Horse Park: 11008 S Highway 475, Ocala, Florida 34480
  • Cost: $5 when booked online $10 at the gate on gameday. General Admission for children under 12 is FREE.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Family Fun Classes at Painting with a Twist - Holiday Buddies

Family fun class! All ages welcome but we recommend ages 8 and up! Parents are encouraged to let children work ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Painting with a Twist: 4414 SW College Rd, Unit # 370, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: $32 per person
  • Website: paintingwithatwist.com
  • Category: Classes

Brownwood Paddock Square Menorah Lighting

Come join the Temple Shalom of Central Florida in lighting the Menorah this Holiday Season. This Annual Holiday Tradition takes ...

The Santa Clause at Ocala's Marion Theatre

When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take ...

Menorah Lighting at Downtown Ocala

Gather at the downtown square for the annual grand Chanukah Menorah Lighting in Ocala! Rabbi Yossi Hecht will lead the ...

St. John Lutheran presents Nights of Lights

St John Lutheran Church & School invites you and your family to: • A beautiful lighted Christmas walk-through with thousands ...

30December

Easy Street Fun Center Holiday Fun

Easy Street is Ocala's number one stop for Family Friendly fun for All Ages! From New Arcade Games, to the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 2727 SW 27th Ave Ocala, FL
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 14+ or 10 with adult guardian. The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - ...

Spanish Springs Menorah Lighting

Come join the Temple Shalom of Central Florida in lighting the Menorah this Holiday Season.

Belleview Fit Camp

Be fit, be strong, kid-friendly, bring water and a mat!

31December

Bowlero East Lanes Celebrate the New Year on the Lanes

Elevate your 2025 celebrations with our exclusive New Year's Eve packages! Say goodbye to the hustle and bustle of crowded ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 am 
  • Location: Bowlero East Lanes: 3225 SE Maricamp Rd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: Varies See Website
  • Website: www.bowlero.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Easy Street Fun Center Holiday Fun

Easy Street is Ocala's number one stop for Family Friendly fun for All Ages! From New Arcade Games, to the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2727 SW 27th Ave Ocala, FL
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cade Museum Spark Wonder New Year's Celebration

Reflect, celebrate, and anticipate the New Year with the Cade Museum. Watch Depot Park’s dazzling fireworks show from the comfort ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Adults (18 and up): $40 Youth (5-17): $30 Youth (0-4): Free
  • Website: cademuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

First Night Ocala: New Year's Eve Celebration

Inside Citizen’s Circle, enjoy entertainment from a live band, kid zone, dance performances and scheduled shows, and enjoy the vendors ...

  • 6:00 pm - 12:00 am 
  • Location: Downtown Ocala: SE 1ST Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $15- Children 5 years of age and under are Free! with the purchase of an adult button.
  • Website: ocalamainstreet.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

New Year's Eve Family Skate at Skate A Way South

Celebrate NYE with a late night skate party! Music and more!

01January

Easy Street Fun Center Holiday Fun

Easy Street is Ocala's number one stop for Family Friendly fun for All Ages! From New Arcade Games, to the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2727 SW 27th Ave Ocala, FL
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun
02January

Bouncing Babies Story Time at Forest Public Library

A variety of stories, songs and activities for children and caregivers. For birth-23 months.

Happy Feet Fitness (Ages 4 and Under) at Mary Sue Rich Community

Let your kids get up, get out, and get moving! Join us along with the Sankofa Library staff for engaging ...

Story Time Science at Discovery Center

Come get cozy as we read a story about science and complete a science experiment based on the story. All ...

Oaks Tiny Tots Noon Years Eve Party at Marion Oaks Recreation Center

Balloon Drop at Noon. Crafts and Snacks. Free program for ages 4 and under.

Easy Street Fun Center Holiday Fun

Easy Street is Ocala's number one stop for Family Friendly fun for All Ages! From New Arcade Games, to the ...

  • 12:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 2727 SW 27th Ave Ocala, FL
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 14+ or 10 with adult guardian. The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - ...

Four Square Club at Brick City Adventure (Ages 5 and up)

Get ready to bounce into action with our 4-Square Club! This classic playground game is back and better than ever. ...

Open Recreation at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 13+. Wednesdays: Indoor Soccer Thursdays: Volleyball Fridays: Girls Basketball These are ongoing open recreation programs housed at E.D. Croskey that diversifies the sports ...

YALLA Teen Club:MANGAlicious at Headquarters-Ocala Library

Young Adults Lead Library Awareness! Be a part of a talented teen team and make the library a better experience ...

Star Wars League at Vibranium Comics

Every Thursday is casual play for Star Wars Unlimited! Come play a game, get a weekly promo pack for free, ...

Forest Jam at Forest Community Center

All ages. Musicians of all levels are welcome to join in for an evening of music. Bring your instrument or ...

Play DJ Bingo/Trivia on Thursdays (multiple locations)

Our Games are always free to play!! Open to the public, and family-friendly. Winners win prizes! * The Anchor on Sunset ...

03January

Mom Support Group at Loving Arms Birth and Wellness Center

Support group for moms of young children. Get together each week with other moms to have some adult time and ...

Family Story Time at Forest Public Library

A variety of stories, songs and activities for children and caregivers.

Easy Street Fun Center Holiday Fun

Easy Street is Ocala's number one stop for Family Friendly fun for All Ages! From New Arcade Games, to the ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 2727 SW 27th Ave Ocala, FL
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 14+ or 10 with adult guardian. The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - ...

Homes School Hop at Sky Zone Ocala

Home School Hop- FIRST FRIDAY of each month (1-4pm) This is a great way to meet your child’s physical fitness ...

Critter Meet and Greet at Discovery Center

Introducing Discovery Center’s Critter Meet & Greet! Get up close and personal with one of Discovery Center’s resident critters! Each ...

Open Recreation at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 13+. Wednesdays: Indoor Soccer Thursdays: Volleyball Fridays: Girls Basketball These are ongoing open recreation programs housed at E.D. Croskey that diversifies the sports ...

Kids Night Out at Forest Community Center

Kids Night Out is a monthly opportunity for kids to visit awesome places with their peers and learn social and ...

First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Ocala

First Friday Art Walk occurs on the first Friday of each month, Sept. through May. Join us for the following: • ...

GLOW (Age 5+) at Sky Zone Ocala

We’re different after dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Waivers are ...

Open Skate at Skate A Way South

Public skate, open to all!

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $11 includes skates
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
04January

Junk In The Trunk

Runs every first Saturday of every month - perfect for people who love YARD SALES and FLEA MARKETS. There will ...

Kids Workshops at The Home Depot

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3300 SW 35th Terrace, Ocala, FL 34474
  • Cost: Free - Register Online to reserve your spot
  • Website: www.homedepot.com
  • Category: Classes, Free

Saturdays at Ocala Downtown Market

The Ocala Downtown Market is a vibrant and bustling marketplace located in the heart of Ocala, Florida. The market is ...

EARS Animal Tours

Animals to see: Lions, Liger, Tigers (Orange & White) Bears, Leopards, Bobcats, Cougar, Monkeys and more! Description: This is a slow ...

Ocala Learn to Skate at Skate Mania

Roller skating is great fun! It promotes fitness and strengthens gross motor skills, so come join us for our fun ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Skate Mania: 5461 SE Maricamp Rd., Ocala, FL 34480
  • Cost: Call for cost
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Walk-On Days at Wayne's World of Paintball

Wayne's World of Paintball will be open Saturdays and Sundays for Walk-On Paintball Games. Minimum age on the field - ...

Appleton Museum Free First Saturday

Enjoy free admission all day to see the permanent collection and special exhibitions, and to make art in the Artspace!

First Saturday Studio and Gallery Tour

Each location will be independently hosting their own exhibitions & activities. Appleton Museum of Art appletonmuseum.org 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470 Marion ...

Lowes Kids' Workshops

Attend a monthly Kids' Workshop with your mini-DIYer. Register your mini-DIYer for upcoming workshops. - Complete 6 workshops and become a ...

Tours at Kindred Spirits Sanctuary

Public tours are the first and third Saturday of every month at 10am from September-May. During the tour, you will ...

Creation Station at Discovery Center

Stop by Creation Station to relax and make a fun arts and crafts activity. Participants can choose to display their ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 701 NE Sanchez Ave Ocala, Florida, FL 34470
  • Cost: $3 add-on to admission
  • Website: www.ocalafl.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Florida Safari Tram Tour at Silver Springs

Explore the diverse natural beauty of Silver Springs State Park on this engaging tour led by our knowledgeable park volunteers! ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
  • Cost: Tram ride is free with valid $2 park admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Mindful Mornings at the Dunnellon Public Library

Enjoy a morning full of mindful fun! Mindful Mornings is a FREE 1-hour class designed for ages 5-12 by Alison ...

Saturday Storytime at Barnes and Noble

Join us every Saturday morning at the Storytime Stage for a reading of a favorite Children's book. Recommended for ages 2-6

StarLab Planetarium Shows at Discovery Center

StarLab is an inflatable planetarium that brings the wonder of the night sky, the solar systems, an even the Galaxy, ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 701 NE Sanchez Ave Ocala, Florida, FL 34470
  • Cost: Adults: $8 |Child (3-17): $8 |Family of 4 day pass: $28 |Members: Free |2 and under: Free
  • Website: www.ocalafl.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Easy Street Fun Center Holiday Fun

Easy Street is Ocala's number one stop for Family Friendly fun for All Ages! From New Arcade Games, to the ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 2727 SW 27th Ave Ocala, FL
  • Cost: See website for cost
  • Website: funworks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Fitness Zone at E.D. Croskey Recreation Center

Ages 14+ or 10 with adult guardian. The Fitness Zone is FREE and open to the public year-round, Mondays - ...

Open Skate at Skate A Way South

Public skate, open to all!

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $9 includes skates
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Yalla Teen Club: ConFAB at Reddick Public Library

Young Adults Lead Library Awareness! Be a part of a talented teen team and make the library a better experience ...

Where in the World at Belleview Public Library

Explore different cultures through food, art and music! January 4th-Egypt February 1st-Japan

GLOW (Age 5+) at Sky Zone Ocala

We’re different after dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Waivers are ...

Open Skate at Skate A Way South

Public skate, open to all!

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Skate A Way South: 2008 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cost: $11 includes skates
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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